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Cities in ZIP code 29205

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Primary/preferred city:

Columbia, SC

Unacceptable:

Five Points

Stats and Demographics for the 29205 ZIP Code

ZIP code 29205 is located in central South Carolina and covers a slightly less than average land area compared to other ZIP codes in the United States. It also has a slightly higher than average population density.

The people living in ZIP code 29205 are primarily white. The number of young adults is extremely large while the number of people in their late 20s to early 40s is extremely large. There are also an extremely large number of single adults and an extremely small number of families. The percentage of children under 18 living in the 29205 ZIP code is small compared to other areas of the country.

Population

24,822

Population Density

3,776

people per sq mi

Housing Units

12,913

Median Home Value

$246,300

Land Area

6.57

sq mi

Water Area

0.00

sq mi

Occupied Housing Units

11,338

Median Household Income

$42,721

Estimated Population over Time

Total Population by Age

Median Age:

30

Male Median Age:

29

Female Median Age:

32

Under 5

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85 Plus

Male

645

534

452

1,418

1,972

1,445

937

757

664

647

687

715

605

375

215

157

134

116

Female

665

535

420

899

1,962

1,292

842

705

615

697

779

790

659

477

240

233

230

307

Total

1,310

1,069

872

2,317

3,934

2,737

1,779

1,462

1,279

1,344

1,466

1,505

1,264

852

455

390

364

423

Male

Female

Total

Under 5

645

665

1,310

5-9

534

535

1,069

10-14

452

420

872

15-19

1,418

899

2,317

20-24

1,972

1,962

3,934

25-29

1,445

1,292

2,737

30-34

937

842

1,779

35-39

757

705

1,462

40-44

664

615

1,279

45-49

647

697

1,344

50-54

687

779

1,466

55-59

715

790

1,505

60-64

605

659

1,264

65-69

375

477

852

70-74

215

240

455

75-79

157

233

390

80-84

134

230

364

85 Plus

116

307

423

Gender

Male

12,475

50&percnt;

Female

12,347

50&percnt;

Gender

Race

White

18,335

73.9&percnt;

Black Or African American

5,013

20.2&percnt;

American Indian Or Alaskan Native

49

0.2&percnt;

Asian

587

2.4&percnt;

Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander

12

0.0&percnt;

Other Race

415

1.7&percnt;

Two Or More Races

411

1.7&percnt;

Race

Head of Household by Age

15-24

25-34

35-44

45-54

55-64

65-74

75-84

85 Plus

Owner

196

841

952

1,073

1,314

674

437

258

Renter

1,411

1,695

695

746

563

267

132

84

Total

1,607

2,536

1,647

1,819

1,877

941

569

342

Owner

Renter

Total

15-24

196

1,411

1,607

25-34

841

1,695

2,536

35-44

952

695

1,647

45-54

1,073

746

1,819

55-64

1,314

563

1,877

65-74

674

267

941

75-84

437

132

569

85 Plus

258

84

342

Families vs Singles

Husband Wife Family Households

3,219

28&percnt;

Single Guardian

1,576

14&percnt;

Singles

4,639

41&percnt;

Singles With Roommate

1,904

17&percnt;

Families vs Singles

Households with Kids

Average Household Size: 2

Households without Kids

9,166

81&percnt;

Households with Kids

2,172

19&percnt;

Households with Kids

Children by Age

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

Male

156

138

96

121

115

138

98

98

85

101

84

91

99

77

92

106

103

438

679

344

Female

133

122

121

146

110

112

107

113

93

83

87

86

92

72

86

83

105

257

368

329

Total

289

260

217

267

225

250

205

211

178

184

171

177

191

149

178

189

208

695

1,047

673

Male

Female

Total

1

156

133

289

2

138

122

260

3

96

121

217

4

121

146

267

5

115

110

225

6

138

112

250

7

98

107

205

8

98

113

211

9

85

93

178

10

101

83

184

11

84

87

171

12

91

86

177

13

99

92

191

14

77

72

149

15

92

86

178

16

106

83

189

17

103

105

208

18

438

257

695

19

679

368

1,047

20

344

329

673

Real Estate and Housing

ZIP code 29205 has a slightly less than average percentage of vacancies. The Census also indicates that there are one or more correctional facilities and universities nearby.

The majority of household are owned or have a mortgage. Homes in ZIP code 29205 were primarily built in 1939 or earlier or the 1950s. Looking at 29205 real estate data, the median home value of $246,300 is high compared to the rest of the country. It is also high compared to nearby ZIP codes. So you are less likely to find inexpensive homes in 29205. Rentals in 29205 are most commonly 2 bedrooms. The rent for 2 bedrooms is normally $750-$999/month including utilities. Prices for rental property include ZIP code 29205 apartments, townhouses, and homes that are primary residences.

Owner Occupied Home Values

Rental Properties by Number of Rooms

Cost of Monthly Rent Including Utilities

Cost of a Studio Apartment

Cost of a 1 Bedroom

Cost of a 2 Bedroom

Cost of a 3+ Bedroom

Employment, Income, Earnings, and Work

The median household income of $42,721 is compared to the rest of the country. It is also compared to nearby ZIP codes. So 29205 is likely to be one of the nicer parts of town with a more affluent demographic.

As with most parts of the country, vehicles are the most common form of transportation to places of employment. In most parts of the country, the majority of commuters get to work in under half an hour. More commuters in 29205 get to experience these short commute times than most other ZIP codes. It is very uncommon, compared to the rest of the US, for employees to have to travel more than 45 minutes to their place of employment.

Employment Status

Worked Full-time with Earnings

8,471

37&percnt;

Worked Part-time with Earnings

8,280

36&percnt;

No Earnings

6,149

27&percnt;

Employment Status

Average Household Income over Time

Household Income

Annual Individual Earnings

Sources of Household Income

Percent of Households Receiving Income

Average Income per Household by Income Source

* Only taxable income is reported.

Household Investment Income

Percent of Households Receiving Investment Income

Average Income per Household by Income Source

* Only taxable income is reported.

Household Retirement Income

Percent of Households Receiving Retirement Income

Average Income per Household by Income Source

* Only taxable income is reported.

Source of Earnings

Worked Full-time with Earnings

8,471

37&percnt;

Worked Part-time with Earnings

8,280

36&percnt;

No Earnings

6,149

27&percnt;

Source of Earnings

Means Of Transportation To Work for Workers 16 and Over

Car, truck, or van

11,638

87.4&percnt;

Public transportation

227

1.7&percnt;

Taxicab

0

0.0&percnt;

Motorcycle

55

0.4&percnt;

Bicycle, Walked, or Other Means

800

6.0&percnt;

Worked at Home

596

4.5&percnt;

Means Of Transportation To Work for Workers 16 and Over

Travel Time to Work (In Minutes)

Schools and Education

The area has some of the highest percentages of people who attended college of any ZIP.

Educational Attainment For The Population 25 Years And Over

Less than High School Diploma

1,516

10&percnt;

High School Graduate

4,295

28&percnt;

Associate's degree

1,007

6&percnt;

Bachelor's degree

4,243

27&percnt;

Master's degree

2,710

17&percnt;

Professional school degree

1,191

8&percnt;

Doctorate degree

630

4&percnt;

Educational Attainment For The Population 25 Years And Over

School Enrollment (Ages 3 to 17)

Enrolled in Public School

1,948

58.2&percnt;

Enrolled in Private School

1,084

32.4&percnt;

Not Enrolled in School

314

9.4&percnt;

School Enrollment (Ages 3 to 17)

Schools in ZIP Code 29205

ZIP Code 29205 is in the following school districts: Richland 01 School District and Private. There are 12 different elementary schools and high schools with mailing addresses in ZIP code 29205.